Learning French?

It’s really important to learn some math words because math is the same everywhere. Even though it uses symbols, knowing the words can help a lot.

Here’s a simple guide to the French words for basic math symbols: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Math Symbols and Their French Words

1. Addition (+)

   • French Word: addition
   • Phrase: plus
   • Example: "Deux plus trois égalent cinq."
     (Two plus three equals five.)

2. Subtraction (−)

   • French Word: soustraction
   • Phrase: moins
   • Example: "Cinq moins un égalent quatre."
     (Five minus one equals four.)

3. Multiplication (×)

   • French Word: multiplication
   • Phrase: fois
   • Example: "Quatre fois deux égalent huit."
     (Four times two equals eight.)

4. Division (÷)

   • French Word: division
   • Phrase: divisé par
   • Example: "Huit divisé par deux égalent quatre."
     (Eight divided by two equals four.)

Numbers You Need to Know

When doing math problems, it helps to know some basic numbers in French. Here they are:

• 0: zéro
• 1: un
• 2: deux
• 3: trois
• 4: quatre
• 5: cinq
• 6: six
• 7: sept
• 8: huit
• 9: neuf
• 10: dix

Practice Problems

Now, let’s practice what you’ve learned with some simple math problems in French.

1. Problem: 7 + 5

   • In French: "Sept plus cinq égalent douze."

2. Problem: 10 − 3

   • In French: "Dix moins trois égalent sept."

3. Problem: 6 × 4

   • In French: "Six fois quatre égalent vingt-quatre."

4. Problem: 15 ÷ 3

   • In French: "Quinze divisé par trois égalent cinq."

Wrap-Up

Knowing the French words for basic math operations helps you understand math and the language better.

Remember these key words for each math operation and practice with different numbers.

The more you practice, the easier it will be to use math in French! Keep it up!